5 Things to Do This Weekend (April 29-May 1)

Wednesday

Apr 27, 2011 at 12:01 AMApr 27, 2011 at 8:27 AM

This week’s suggestions include having a royal wedding party, observing Arbor Day, celebrating National Go Birding Day and more.

1. Friday is royal wedding day, as Prince William and Kate Middleton tie the knot in an extravagant ceremony. The wedding takes place early in the U.S. - 6 a.m. EDT. There will be replays and TV coverage all day if you sleep through the live ceremonies.

2. Also Friday is Arbor Day, a day when people are encouraged to plant and care for trees. Some places give away trees for free today, so check around. Or you can do to the day’s official website, http://www.arborday.org/, and if you join, you will receive 10 free trees.

3. Saturday is National Go Birding Day, so hopefully the weather will cooperate and you and your family can get outdoors and see some of our feathered friends. People also are encouraged to put up bird feeders and bird houses, or simply take some time to learn what birds live in your area.